Edith Nesbit | |
|---|---|
 Nesbit, c. 1890 | |
| Born | 15 August 1858 Kennington, Surrey (now Greater London), England[1] |
| Died | 4 May 1924 (aged 65) New Romney, Kent, England |
| Pen name | E. Nesbit |
| Occupation | Writer, poet |
| Period | 1886–1924 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | |
| Spouse | Thomas Tucker (m. 1917) |
Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 – 4 May 1924) was an English writer and poet, who published her books for children as E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 such books. She was also a political activist and co-founder of the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later affiliated to the Labour Party.